Wareham, United Kingdom experiences average highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records.
Wareham, United Kingdom Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Wareham, United Kingdom. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.6/10
Best: May, June, July, August
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 14°C / 9°C
Feels Like 12°C / 6°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 65 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 80%
Wind Speed 24 km/h
Dew Point 9°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 2 days
Hottest Month
21°C
July
Avg Low15°C
Rain8days
Coldest Month
4°C
January
Avg High8°C
Rain12days
Driest Month
8days
July
Avg High21°C
Avg Low15°C
Windiest Month
28 km/h
February (Gusts 50)
Sea Temperature
9°C – 18°C
Warmest water: September (
17.5°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:56
Daylight 16.5h
Sunset 21:24
Live conditions—
Wareham on the map · live conditions
Wareham, United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- City
- Wareham
- Population
- 7.6K
- Coordinates
- 50.69°, -2.11°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 10 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 9 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 8°C / 4°C . Feb: 9°C / 5°C . Mar: 10°C / 6°C . Apr: 13°C / 7°C . May: 16°C / 10°C . Jun: 19°C / 13°C . Jul: 21°C / 15°C . Aug: 21°C / 15°C . Sep: 19°C / 13°C . Oct: 15°C / 11°C . Nov: 12°C / 8°C . Dec: 10°C / 6°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 74 mm. Feb: 57 mm. Mar: 64 mm. Apr: 46 mm. May: 52 mm. Jun: 59 mm. Jul: 43 mm. Aug: 55 mm. Sep: 69 mm. Oct: 92 mm. Nov: 85 mm. Dec: 84 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 85%. Feb: 82%. Mar: 81%. Apr: 77%. May: 77%. Jun: 77%. Jul: 75%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 79%. Oct: 82%. Nov: 83%. Dec: 86%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 26 km/h . Feb: 28 km/h . Mar: 26 km/h . Apr: 22 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 21 km/h . Jul: 21 km/h . Aug: 22 km/h . Sep: 23 km/h . Oct: 25 km/h . Nov: 26 km/h . Dec: 27 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 4h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 5h. Dec: 3h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 9°C . Feb: 9°C . Mar: 9°C . Apr: 11°C . May: 13°C . Jun: 15°C . Jul: 16°C . Aug: 17°C . Sep: 18°C . Oct: 16°C . Nov: 14°C . Dec: 11°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 1 days. Feb: 0 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 22°C | Jul · 21°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 4°C | Jan · 4°C |
| Wettest month | Jan 2025 · 126 mm | Oct · 92 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 30 km/h | Feb · 28 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Good June best
Good July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September
Good October
Good November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 4°C | 4°C / 0°C | 12days (74 mm) Wet | 4h Fair | 85% Humid | 1.2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 9°C / 5°C | 5°C / 1°C | 11days (57 mm) Wet | 5.1h Fair | 82% Humid | 1.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 10°C / 6°C | 7°C / 1°C | 12days (64 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 81% Humid | 3.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 13°C / 7°C | 10°C / 3°C | 9days (46 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 77% Humid | 4.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 16°C / 10°C | 15°C / 7°C | 10days (52 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 77% Humid | 5.7 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 19°C / 13°C | 18°C / 11°C | 9days (59 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 77% Humid | 6.4 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 21°C / 15°C | 20°C / 14°C | 8days (43 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 5.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 21°C / 15°C | 20°C / 14°C | 9days (55 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 77% Humid | 5.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September | 19°C / 13°C | 17°C / 12°C | 11days (69 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 79% Humid | 4.1 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 15°C / 11°C | 13°C / 8°C | 13days (92 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 82% Humid | 2.6 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 12°C / 8°C | 8°C / 4°C | 12days (85 mm) Wet | 4.7h Fair | 83% Humid | 1.4 Low | Fair | View Details |
| December | 10°C / 6°C | 6°C / 2°C | 13days (84 mm) Wet | 3.2h Poor | 86% Very Muggy | 0.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Wareham are May, June, July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Wareham, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Wareham is July, with average daytime highs of 21°C (70°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Wareham is January, with average overnight lows of 4°C (40°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Wareham is October, averaging 92mm of precipitation across 13 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Wareham runs through October, December, January, March, with the heaviest rainfall in October. Based on 10-year averages for Wareham.
Wareham receives approximately 94 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Wareham.
The least favorable months to visit Wareham are January, February, March, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Wareham is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Wareham is 80%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 13°C (55°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Wareham receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 1 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 2 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Wareham are 24 km/h (15 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 28 km/h (17 mph) (gusts up to 50 km/h / 31 mph).
Wareham averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 66%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Wareham is 9°C (48°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Wareham has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Wareham ranges from 6°C (43°F) to 12°C (54°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Wareham. It earns a climate score of 7.3/10 with Good.
For June in Wareham, pack Umbrella, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 19°C (66°F) and 9 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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